Resident proposes plug-in solar pilot; board raises procurement concerns
Henry Bonges asked the Selectboard for $9,000 to buy three plug-in solar demonstration systems and discussed a possible battery storage project; the board cautioned against the Town directly purchasing hardware and said any project on Town land must follow an RFP.
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At the July 20 meeting Henry Bonges presented two energy initiatives to the Selectboard, opening with a "plug-in solar" pilot and requesting $9,000 for the town to purchase and evaluate three test systems for public demonstration. Board members questioned whether the Town should buy hardware that could compete with private installers.
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